Scientific research willingness, attitude and difficulty among nursing undergraduates in Beijing

Abstract

Objective To investigate the scientific research willingness of nursing undergraduates with senior grades in Beijing and to understand the attitudes of them with scientific research and difficulty in scientific research. Methods From April to May 2019, this study selected totals of 319 nursing undergraduates with Grade three or four from four medical schools in Beijing as subjects by convenience sampling. The self-designed questionnaire was used to investigate the scientific research willingness, attitude and difficulty among nursing undergraduates. Results Among 319 nursing undergraduates, 275 (86.21%) nursing undergraduates would like to participate in research projects during the undergraduate level; 270 (84.64%) nursing undergraduates thought it was necessary to carry out nursing research during the undergraduate level. In carrying out or taking part in scientific research, the objective difficulties included lack of guide and help, time and energy as well as academic atmosphere; the subjective difficulties involved the lack of scientific knowledge, difficulties in selecting projects and statistical analysis. Conclusions Nursing undergraduates have positive attitudes with scientific research, but them meet with many difficulties when carrying out or taking part in scientific research. Research training for nursing undergraduates may help to improve scientific literacy of them and increase their scientific interest. Key words: Students, nursing; Undergraduate; Hospitals; Attitude; Difficulty